The Trump administration is pointing to a recent uptick in illegal border crossings as evidence that it needs more authority -- even as it continues to tout a longer-term decrease as proof of the effectiveness of its policies

The Trump administration is pointing to a recent uptick in illegal border crossings as evidence that it needs more authority -- even as it continues to tout a longer-term decrease as proof of the effectiveness of its policies https://t.co/WcIwqIKk6B pic.twitter.com/39UoFAVfgj

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